Jeanne Bender | |
|---|---|
| Kelahiran | Jeanne Ann Reichert 13 Ogos 1955 Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Warganegara | American |
| Pekerjaan | Children's author |
| Laman web rasmi | lindielou.com |
Jeanne Bender (born August 13, 1955) is an American children's author. She is best known for the Lindie Lou Adventure Series, a collection of illustrated chapter books.[1]
Early life and education
Bender was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, as Jeanne Ann Reichert. She studied writing in Seattle, Washington, and took additional courses at Oxford University in England.[2]
Career
Bender began writing the Lindie Lou Adventure Series in 2015. Her debut title, Flying High, was published the same year through her imprint, Pina Publishing. The series follows a small puppy named Lindie Lou on educational adventures around the world. The books have been distributed to schools, libraries, and literacy organizations in the United States, New Zealand, and Mexico.[3][4]
Several titles in the series have been reviewed by Kirkus Reviews, which highlighted their social–emotional learning themes and accessible storytelling.[5][6][7] The series has also been used in literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs.[8][9]
In 2023, her book Island Treasure was selected by the New Zealand Literacy Association for its annual conference book launch.[10][11][12]
Bender was featured in Woman’s World in 2024.[13]
Works
The Lindie Lou Adventure Series includes the following titles:
Flying High: Flying on an Airplane for the Very First Time (2015, 2nd Edition 2018) – ISBN ISBN 978-1-943493-22-7 (PB), ISBN 978-1-943493-24-1 (HC), ISBN 978-1-943493-23-4 (EB), ISBN 978-1-943493-03-6 (AF).
Up in Space: An Adventure at the Space Needle (2016) – ISBN ISBN 978-1-943493-18-0 (PB), ISBN 978-1-943493-20-3 (HC), ISBN 978-1-943493-19-7 (EB), ISBN 978-1-943493-04-3 (AF).[14]
Harvest Time: A Celebration on an Organic Farm (2017) – ISBN ISBN 978-1-943493-14-2 (PB), ISBN 978-1-943493-15-9 (HC), ISBN 978-1-943493-16-6 (EB), ISBN 978-1-943493-05-0 (AF).
Big City Magic: Uncover the Secret of the Big Apple (2019) – ISBN ISBN 978-1-943493-26-5 (PB), ISBN 978-1-943493-27-2 (HC), ISBN 978-1-943493-28-9 (EB), ISBN 978-1-943493-06-7 (AF).[15]
On Ice: Exploring the Arctic with a Polar Bear Cub (2021) – ISBN ISBN 978-1-943493-34-0 (PB), ISBN 978-1-943493-36-4 (HC), ISBN 978-1-943493-38-8 (EB), ISBN 978-1-943493-07-4 (AF).[16]
Island Treasure: Leave No Stone Unturned (2023) – ISBN ISBN 978-1-943493-61-6 (PB), ISBN 978-1-943493-62-3 (HC), ISBN 978-1-943493-63-0 (EB), ISBN 978-1-943493-08-1 (AF).[17]
On the Moon: Is It Really Made of Cheese? (Book 7, 2026) – ISBN ISBN 978-1-943493-69-2 (PB), ISBN 978-1-943493-70-8 (HC), ISBN 978-1-943493-71-5 (EB), ISBN 978-1-943493-72-2 (AF).
Cherry Blossoms (Book 8, 2027) – ISBN ISBN 978-1-943493-71-5 (PB), ISBN 978-1-943493-72-2 (HC), ISBN 978-1-943493-73-9 (EB), ISBN 978-1-943493-74-6 (AF).
Series Sets:
Lindie Lou Adventure Series Set, Books 1–3 – ISBN ISBN 978-1-943493-16-6 (PB), ISBN 978-1-943493-25-8 (HC), ISBN 978-1-943493-74-6 (EB).
Lindie Lou Adventure Series Set, Books 4–6 – ISBN ISBN 978-1-943493-67-8 (PB), ISBN 978-1-943493-75-3 (HC), ISBN 978-1-943493-76-0 (EB).
Lindie Lou Adventure Series Set, Books 1–4 – ISBN ISBN 978-1-943493-32-6 (PB), ISBN 978-1-943493-30-2 (HC), ISBN 978-1-943493-31-9 (EB).
Lindie Lou Adventure Series Set, Books 1–6 – ISBN ISBN 978-1-943493-64-7 (PB), ISBN 978-1-943493-66-1 (HC), ISBN 978-1-943493-66-1 (EB).
References
- ^ "Bridging the Gap with Lindie Lou". Language Magazine (dalam bahasa Inggeris). 2019-09-11. Dicapai pada 2025-10-20.
- ^ Children’s Book Council – 3 Questions with Jeanne Bender. 2018.
- ^ Norway Today – How one author decided to create a kids’ book set on stunning Svalbard.
- ^ "Collaborating Authors (RIF Southern California)". Reading Is Fundamental Southern California. Dicapai pada 2025-10-22.
- ^ "Flying High". Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ "Big City Magic". Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ "Island Treasure". Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ Content, Forbes (2025-06-30). "Jeanne Bender: Inspirando el cambio a través del lenguaje y la narración en México". Forbes México (dalam bahasa Sepanyol). Dicapai pada 2025-10-20.
- ^ "Super Bilingual Kids Program". Gringo Gazette. 2025-10-01. Dicapai pada 2025-10-22.
- ^ "Conference Convenor Report – NZLA 45th National Conference" (PDF). Dicapai pada 2025-10-22.
- ^ "Literacy Forum NZ (NZLA Conference report)" (PDF). Literacy Forum NZ. Dicapai pada 2025-10-22.
- ^ "Interview with Mom's Choice Award-Winner Jeanne Bender". Mom's Choice Awards. 2025-06-09. Dicapai pada 2025-10-22.
- ^ Williams, Maria (2025-01-07). "Jeanne Bender's Inspiring Children's Books". Woman's World (dalam bahasa Inggeris). Dicapai pada 2025-10-20.
- ^ "Up in space : an adventure at the Space Needle". WorldCat. Dicapai pada 2025-10-22.
- ^ Bender, Jeanne (17 October 2019). Big City Magic: Uncover the Secret of the Big Apple - Google Books. Pina. ISBN 978-1-943493-28-9. Dicapai pada 2025-10-22.
- ^ "Lindie Lou: Island Treasure (sample)" (PDF). Ebooks2go. Dicapai pada 2025-10-22.
- ^ "ISLAND TREASURE". Kirkus Reviews. Dicapai pada 2025-10-22.